Cottage Cheese Snack Jar

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This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

a recipe photo of the Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, and Chickpea Jars
Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-fat, no-salt-added cottage cheese

  • ½ cup chopped cucumber

  • ¼ cup crunchy chickpeas (see Note)

Directions

  1. Place cottage cheese in a 16-ounce container. Top with cucumber and chickpeas.

To make ahead

Place cottage cheese and cucumber in the jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Top with chickpeas before serving.

Note

You can find crunchy chickpeas, sometimes labeled chickpea snacks, at most well-stocked grocery stores.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 5mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Total sugars 5g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 226mg, Potassium 376mg

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219 Calories
5g Fat
23g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 17mcg 4%
Vitamin K 9mcg 8%
Sodium 226mg 10%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg 42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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